Flick: Goetze and Podolski will be ready

Germany’s Mario Goetze and Lukas Podolski are nursing minor injuries but will be fit for tomorrow night’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Ireland in Dublin, assistant coach Hansi Flick said last night.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Goetze was rested towards the end of training yesterday, feeling the effects of a minor muscle injury. Arsenal winger Podolski, meanwhile is recovering from an ankle injury.

“Today was the first day that every player was there,” Flick said. “Yesterday Lukas and Mario received treatment. Lukas Podolski had some problems with his ankle, Mario with some muscle problems. We decided to spare him towards the end of training today when it became a bit more intensive. Goetze did individual training.”